DITZY Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

ditzy

adjective

ˈdit-sē

variants or ditsy

Definition of ditzy

as in goofy

lacking in seriousness or maturity a ditzy comedy full of juvenile humor

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Recent Examples of ditzy Buddhist, recently widowed, and a successful artist, Rose is ditsy and rather eccentric, but is grounded by a 13-year-old step-granddaughter. — The Know, Denver Post, 31 May 2026 When the subject of literature came up, Monroe seemed compelled to play to ditzy expectations. — Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026 After portraying Shields with a more distracted and ditzy personality, O'Hara even went on to perform a satirical musical number as part of her impression. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026 The pinafore-style dress was in a twee ditsy print and flowed well past her knees, while a leather belt sat happily on her waist without exerting effort to cinch. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ditzy

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Adjective

Some Latinas are nerds, and some Latinas are quirky, and some of them are goofy and some of them are clumsy.

— Johanna Ferreira, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
The opening chase scene is gorgeously animated, the kind of sequence that makes Common Side Effects distinct visual style that is at once both goofy and realistic so mesmerizing to watch.

— Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of goofy

Adjective

The feds gave the state a silly 48-hour deadline to agree to change constitutional law, dump common sense and sequester these 20,000 ballots, if they were even returned, to double-check they were cast by valid voters.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Performed by legends Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke, the silly song is a tongue-twister for kiddos, and the titular word, which means ‘extraordinarily good, wonderful’ even made its way into some real deal dictionaries.

— Stephanie Ganz Published, Parents, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of silly

Adjective

Adelaide’s music had become an argument, however futile, with finality.

— Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2026
Before the court fight was launched, Edwin Benn, the arbitrator who oversaw 2023 contract negotiations between the city and FOP, warned the City Council that any attempt to undermine his award to the union would be futile.

— Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

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